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Christopher Luxon set for first face-to-face with China's Xi Jinping
The prime minister will sit down for his first face-to-face chat with China's president on Saturday (NZT). Christopher Luxon arrived at the APEC Summit in Peru overnight. On arrival in...

Spices recalled over allergen issue
New Zealand Food Safety was supporting three outlets in recalling various brands of spices and herbs.

NZ signs trade deal with Costa Rica, Iceland and Switzerland
The sustainability agreement removes tariffs on key exports such as wood and wool products.

Banks struggle to harness full potential of cloud tech
A new report reveals traditional banks struggle to leverage cloud investments effectively, contrasting with fintechs that prioritise sales growth.

PointFive secures USD $20 million to boost cloud efficiency
PointFive has raised USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance cloud cost optimisation and expand multi-cloud support, led by Salesforce Ventures.

Flight cancellations cause Queenstown Marathon woes
Runners are being assured if they make it to the start line on time, they will still be allowed to race.

British visitor jailed after scamming Aucklanders out of $337,700
Jack Dylan Hennessy, who scammed Kiwis out of hundreds of thousands of dollars, will not be leaving the country anytime soon.

Black Friday SSD deals: What to expect and early sales
SSDs have cost more throughout 2024, but Black Friday is coming to offer some relief. How do we know? Prices are already dropping as part of early Black Friday deals, as stores once again begin their sales ahead of the big day. But not every discount is a good discount, even with the overall price hikes since last year. To save the most cash, it pays to know how and where to shop—so to help, we’ve made a list of the best deals, as well as tips for shopping. You’ll find both below. Best early Black Friday 2.5-inch SATA SSD deals Kingston A400, 480GB – $35 (22% off on Amazon) Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z, 1TB – $47 (28% off on Amazon) Prices on many 2.5-inch SATA SSDs have stayed high throughout the year, relative to 2023. But not these two models from Kingston and Teamgroup—perfect news for anyone seeking to replace a hard-disk drive or expand their storage cheaply. Best early Black Friday M.2 NVMe SSD deals Crucial P3 Plus, 500GB Gen 4 – $41 (41% off on Amazon) Samsung 990 Evo, 1TB Gen 4 – $70 (53% off on Amazon) Corsair MP600 Core Mini, 1TB Gen 4 – $70 (39% off on Amazon) MSI M482, 2TB Gen 4 – $90 (25% off on MSI.com) Nextorage NEM-PAB2TB/N, 2TB Gen 4 – $110 (56% off on Newegg) Crucial P310, 2TB Gen 4 (compatible with Steam Deck) – $160 (40% off on Amazon) Black Friday should bring even more deals (and likely some additional price drops), but there are already solid deals if you want to buy now. Take, for example, Samsung’s new 4TB capacity for its 990 Pro SSD, which has a sale price that’s dropped even further—you’ll save another $30 compared to earlier this week. FAQ 1. When is Black Friday? For 2024, Black Friday will happen on November 29. But as has been common, the discounts start earlier. Waiting until the actual date can make you miss good discounts, as the deals can sell out. 2. What should I look for in a Black Friday SSD deal? A solid Black Friday deal will discount an SSD from a reliable, known brand. An ideal discount starts around 15 to 20 percent, with excellent sales cutting prices even further—but currently, given the generally higher prices for SSDs, seeing prices closer to last year’s is already a good start. Brands to watch for include Samsung, Crucial, Corsair, SK Hynix, Western Digital (aka WD), Kingston, Solidigm, and Teamgroup. The further afield you go, the more likely you’ll end up with underperforming (aka slow) drives. Also pay attention to the model on sale. Usually more than one capacity will be discounted, but not all price reductions will make for a good bargain. 3. What are the best early Black Friday SSD deals? Right now, the best deals are clustered in the 1TB to 2TB range. If you’re seeking 4TB drives, the price drops have been negligible, as have those for 500GB and below. The exceptions: The deals we’ve found and listed above. 4. Which SSDs does PCWorld rate the highest? PCWorld regularly tests and reviews new SSDs. If you’d like to know what we recommend, check out our rankings of the best SSDs of 2024. Over the course of Black Friday, it’s likely some of them will go on sale—though perhaps not to the same degree as other drives.

Wallabies relegate ex-NRL star to bench for test against Wales
Wallabies newcomer Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i will be on the bench against Wales, a week after his stunning debut during the win against England.

Treaty Principles Bill 'inviting civil war', Jenny Shipley says
"I would fight against it. Maori have every reason to fight against it," the former prime minister says.

Live: Ireland v Argentina - international rugby test
Follow live coverage as the Irish aim to bounce back from their All Blacks loss against the Pumas in Dublin.

Visiting UK man scams Kiwis out of $337,700
The scam involved people being cold called by people posing as police officers under the guise of asking them to assist a ‘covert police operation’.

Flexera survey reveals AI reshaping IT leaders' priorities
Flexera's latest survey reveals that 42% of IT leaders view AI as crucial for transformation, despite concerns over overspending in tech budgets.

Influencer-turned boxer v retired legend: Jake Paul and Mike Tyson ready for battle
The eight-round bout in Texas, which will be streamed on Netflix, has captured the imagination of the sporting world, despite its ‘freak show’ nature.

Air NZ resumes Bali flights after volcanic eruptions
The airline, along with many others, halted flights to the island after Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki began spewing ash.

Mike Tyson v Jake Paul: What you need to know
Whether it is a fight or a farce, the world will be watching. Here are all the details about what is set to be the most streamed boxing event in history.